Most villages in the Shire have an association which provides a wealth of local information and are also a great way to make friends in a new place. Many of these groups have facebook pages, websites and noticeboards or publish newsletters.

RURAL LANDHOLDERS

The Rural Partner Program is funded by the Environment Levy and is about providing support to rural landholders. Council is interested in enabling and assisting rural landholders to achieve a satisfying rural lifestyle balanced with the sustainable and productive use of land.

Council provides a domestic and commercial garbage service as well as a fortnightly greenwaste and recycling service for most parts of the Shire. To find out more visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/waste-recycling

LOCAL EVENTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Our tourism team manages an Events Calendar which provides a great starting point for people wanting to attend local events or get involved in community activities. Find out more at www.southern-highlands.com.au

CHILDCARE

Council coordinates Vacation Care, Family Day Care and the Mittagong After School Care services. For more info visit

We love your furrever friends but please make sure they are registered and tagged so we can easily contact you if they get lost. To learn more about how you can be a responsible animal owner visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/animals. Leash free parks are provided in three locations.

ENVIRONMENT

There is so much going on in the environment field across our Shire that it is hard to summarise! Koala tracking, creek rehabilitation, volunteer groups, training and more. Just go to www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/environment

and also perform a lot of bushfire mitigation activities. Make sure you, your family and property are prepared for bushfires.

COUNCIL CONSULTATION

If you'd like to join in, share your thoughts and help shape key projects and services in the Wingecarribee Shire you should check out www.yoursaywingecarribee.com.au. The hub is regularly updated with project information and offers ways to have your say on issues that affect you! Register your details and you'll be the first to hear about the latest opportunities to take part in Council's decision-making processes.

NEED MORE INFO?

This page will be regularly updated to reflect the needs of new residents (please tell us if something is missing). If there is anything else you'd like to know about please use our online inquiry form, call our Customer Service Team on (02) 4868 0888 or email mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au.